®Planning appeal decision
Land Opposite Wilminstone Industrial Est at NGR: SX 4918 7541, Old Exeter Road, Tavistock, PL19 0FD
for the erection of 10 dwellings
- Authority
- West Devon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Rennie S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development of housing in this location is appropriate, within the context of the Development Plan
- The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposal contributes appropriately to the affordable housing needs of the wider area
- The effects of the development on the integrity of ecologically important European Sites
What decided it
The unsustainable location of the site, lacking adequate accessibility to services, facilities and sustainable transport, which conflicts with the Development Plan's core sustainability policies and cannot be outweighed by the housing benefits offered.
The modest benefits of housing provision, economic benefits and potential biodiversity enhancement were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the harms of unsustainable location and limited adverse impact on rural character, with no material considerations indicating a decision other than in accordance with the Development Plan.
Framework references: 64
Plan policies cited: TTV26, SPT2, SPT1, TTV1, DEV32, DEV23, DEV8, SPT12, DEL26
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.